LABUAN — A bakery operator in Labuan has been issued a compound for failing to display price tags on bread products at its premises following a consumer complaint.
KPDN Labuan director Junaidah Arbain said enforcement officers inspected the premises at about 11 am on Oct 25 after receiving information and a complaint from a member of the public.
“Compliance with price-marking regulations is not merely a business obligation but a fundamental measure to ensure consumers receive accurate, clear and transparent information before making purchases,” she said.
The inspection found that various types of bread displayed on the sales racks did not have price tags, making it difficult for consumers to know the prices before making purchasing decisions.
Following the violation, action was taken against the operator under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Goods and Charges for Services) Order 2020, issued under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723).
Under the law, individuals convicted of the offence may be fined up to RM50,000, while corporations may face fines of up to RM100,000.
Junaidah reminded traders to ensure that all goods offered for sale were clearly labelled with price tags, warning that failure to comply could result in enforcement action and undermine consumer confidence.
She also thanked members of the public for reporting consumer-related violations and urged them to continue submitting complaints through KPDN’s official channels.
